hey rajnish could u pls explain to me in detail as to how do i check what oversize the barrels are?and what are sleeved bikes?c i got plans of buying a rd.but i want to get the rite one.so i would be really thankful to u if u could help me out over here and provide me every single detail about the rd that u can pass on to me.and ya how do i find out whether it is a ht or lt.pls mail me on [email protected]

Thanx rajnish, i have managed with an old jappo crab how, chnaged the slide for LT mod, working ok now, there wasnt any leaks tho. got the bottom end on cam done at sharma, he did a fine job. govind was saying connecting U band intakes is going to deflect top end curve, altough he wasnt workin on my bike but he saw the never-opened-engin block, said 'hey bhagwan' and hit the ground. Later we were locked in a small argument about std or .10 piston rings on std piston, he said stick with std rings but am telling him if even helper rings are not able to cover the gap whats the point putting std rings, better sand file a .10 and run a std piston for next 12000 atleast esp when cam is tuned as well, rather then going for a re bore, I think LT will suit my riding style now, i dont have that kinda time of HT days when one wud be sitting with mad crack chauhan every six-eight months for an overall beside 10-12 years back spare/service situation was whole lot different then what now it is. Its frustating to see shoddy workmanship on sleeved agra made ART pistons being taken for wheelies saying 'saab dekho kya mast gadi hai'

hi guys... i need some help from u people

i am new to u r forum.. so i did not know how to post a new topic
that's y i am replying to this post

i have a small doubt to be cleard:

i am from mangalore and want to buy an RD and am still in search for a good deal
added to that i do not have knowledge of any good mechanics around mangalore nor do i know any mechanic in mangalore

so if i get an offer of some RD i have to rely completely on personal driving experience to know whether the bike is in good condition or not after having a testdrive
( i have driven a well maintained RD before but it was only for some 2KM distance )

is there any way i can make out whether the bike is worth buying simply by test riding it
or are there any other things i need to look into

thanx in advance

read the thread above u will get all ur answer hmm rajnish is the perfect guy

thanx sanju

i ll go through all the replies

can u clear one more doubt of mine :

what are the ideal top speeds i can reach on each gears on a well maintained RD

regards

thanx sanju

i ll go through all the replies

can u clear one more doubt of mine :

what are the ideal top speeds i can reach on each gears on a well maintained RD

regards

Rajnish answer him. even i have the same doubt.
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Hey ppl. i just heard about this site 4m a frnd. I must say i am impressed. Well i have a 1998 Suzuki Shogun, a 2003 Bullet Thunderbird and am now looking for a RD-350 HT orignal barrel/ 1st (yeah that like asking for the moon!) any ideas where to look for and how much?

man all this talk about RD is gettin me intrested...

hey rajnish,
i have one doubt

wat do u think can we expect from an RD offerd for 15K (like oversize, ignition, condition of the bike etc..)

for a RD in 15k expect engine to be in need of overhaul,points and cam may need work,paint and tyres too will need attn and cosmetics too.LOL seems like a lot but let's face it,15k will not get us a good bike,but we can have a bike having a sound chesis and a working engine.then we need money,resources,knowledge and patience.Also is the bike HT or LT?
A decent bike HT will do 140+ and LT 130+.This is true speed,meter will show more.

thanx rajnish
u r advice gonna be very precious for me on this weekend cos that is when i ll be cheking out the bike

as for myself, i am expecting the bike to be on points and runnig decently on it's fourth oversize with decent RD style pickup and not so good looks

but i have one small doubt : (i hope u dont laugh) --- what does the term cam mean what did u mean exactly by saying that the cam may need work... does that involve lots of vitamin-M

Cam is the thing which moves the point set and give accurate timing,costs less than 400rs but try sourcing a original one.looks like a small metal shaft.bike is on 4th size?which pistons?is the bottom and con rod pair original?try to take a good mech and lift the barrels,then picture will be clear.if no or minimal play in connecting rods,no damage to liners and ring gap is proper,go for it.

Rajnish...i found a a RD 350 fr 12 k but dropped the bike as dint came up to my expectations here are the specs let me know the decision was fine or no

1) Body was Painted
2) Tyres were of CBZ
3) Chasis were is conditions but were rusted
4) Meter not working
5) Engine was down (was opened for work was filled in a gunny bag no idead wht all were missing)
6) handle bar was modified
7) Silencers were of RX
8) Oil seals were not orginal

overall i felt like it was fine but gave a next tought for the engine as he was not ready to reassemble it..left for us to do it

Wht do u think if u would be in that place...

thanx for the info on cams rajnish

i have not seen the bike yet... the 4th oversize is wat the maximum i am Expecting to see

regarding the parts that u ve asked me to check, is it possible for a normal mechaninic to lift the barrels and check them(barrels,piston,connecting rods and other stuff)